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  Course Description
Course Name : Basic Anthropometry

Course Code : ANA-504

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN OĞUZ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. NESLİHAN BOYAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the importance of anthropometry
Recognizes and uses the tools used in anthropometry
Shows the reference points used in anthropometry
Applies anthropometric measurements

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Evaluating the anatomical structures using anthropometric methods.

Course Contents : 1. General information of anthropometry 2. Anthropometric methods 3. Anthropometric applications

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Anatomy lecture rooms and laboratories


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General information of anthropometry Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
2 Tools used in anthropometry Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
3 Anthropometric measurement methods Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
4 The importance of reference points Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
5 Upper limb length and circumference measurements Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
6 Head- neck and body length and circumference measurements Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
7 Lower limb length and circumference measurements Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
8 Mid-term exam Studying the textbook Test exam
9 Upper limb diameter and skinfold thickness measurements Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
10 Head- neck and body diameter and skinfold thickness measurements Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
11 Lower limb diameter and skinfold thickness measurements Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
12 Anthropometric measurement errors Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
13 Body composition and anthropometry Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
14 Homework presentation Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
15 Homework presentation Reading the textbook Power point presentation, study and discussion on the models
16/17 Final exam Studying the textbook Test exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Eston R, Reilly T, 2009
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Conducts studies on Anatomy and related fields individually or as a team member. 0
2 Gives seminars on a topic related to anatomy. 0
3 Directs learning after critically evaluating information on anatomy. 0
4 Applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning to the studies he/she conducts. 0
5 Discusses and shares his/her anatomical knowledge, current developments and his/her work with inside and outside groups in a systematic way. 0
6 Communicates orally and in writing in a foreign language. 0
7 Follows the ethical and legal rules in the acquisition, storage, usage and after usage procedures of cadavers. 0
8 Develops strategies on anatomical procedures and evaluates the results within a scientific and ethic framework. 0
9 Explains anatomical concepts and fields of study in anatomy. 0
10 Describes normal macroscopic structure of the human body, the interactions of organisms with each other, their vascularity, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship. 0
11 Distinguishes variations and anomalies of the human body. 0
12 Describes the surface anatomy structures. 3
13 Explains the structure and functional relationships of human nervous system. 0
14 Reinforces his/her knowledge of the human body structure with the basic knowledge of other disciplines in anatomy. 3
15 Has knowledge on information technology, technical equipment, cadaver and microscopic techniques at the required level. 0
16 Integrates the knowledge of anatomy with different disciplines to create, interpret, analyse and synthesise new information using different research methods and proposes solutions. 4
17 Plans research in anatomy and writes reports. 0
18 Does macroscopic and microscopic dissection on cadavers using appropriate techniques. 0
19 Draws the projections of in vivo reference points, surface contours, textures, vessels and nerves to the body wall. 3
20 Makes measurements about his/her research and does animal experiments. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 131
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.24
ECTS Credit: 5